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Bessie June Andersen, 94 years wise, of Liberal, passed away March 8, 2025 in Liberal.
June was the youngest of five children, adopted by Richard Willis and Nettie Pearl Boyd.
Born May 19, 1930, in Kansas City, Mo., June was raised on a farm outside Meade. She drove a tractor by the age of 8 preferring to work with her dad in the fields rather than assist Mom and sisters in the kitchen. She never wavered from that preference!
Shelia Jeanette Limbocker, 68, died Thursday, March 6, 2025 at her home in Liberal.
She was born Aug. 1, 1956 to John and Dessie (Hardin) Brock.
She married Tommy Limbocker May 31, 1994. He survives.
ULYSSES – Carol D. Forsen, 83, died Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Western Prairie Senior Living Memory Care Unit in Ulysses.
She was born on February 7, 1942 to Lark and Mary (Ellis) Miller.
She married Robert “Bob” Forsen, Jr. March 12, 1981. He preceded her in death.
She worked as the deputy county treasurer for 29 years at the Grant County Courthouse.
ULYSSES – Jasmin Garcia, 29, died Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 in Garden City.
She was born January 26, 1996 to Omar and Maggie (Romero) Garcia.
She graduated from Moscow High School in 2014. She furthered her education at Seward County Community College, Garden City Community College, and studied to be a medical office assistant at Stratford Career Institute.
Marsha Nelson, 75, died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 in Wichita
She was born Sept. 21, 1949, in Alma, Mich.
She lived a life characterized by dedication and service, exemplified through her role as a secretary for the Finney County Courthouse in Garden City.
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